Physical Therapist Assistant II (Willow Street Pa)

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health; Willow Street (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus (prorated)

Clinical Ladder/Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading medical institution is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist Assistant in Willow Street, Pennsylvania. The role involves assisting the Physical Therapist with patient care and implementing treatment plans. Candidates must have an Associate degree in Physical Therapy and CPR certification. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on providing high-quality care and includes a sign-on bonus and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Physical Therapy Assistant issued by the State Board.
• Understanding of patient's history, treatment goals, and potential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in patient-related activity.
• Implement treatment procedures under the supervision of the evaluating Physical Therapist.
• Document treatment and follow billing procedures.

Skills

CPR certification

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaborating with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Location

Willow Lakes Outpatient Center

Schedule

Part‑time – 32 Hours Per Week

Bonus

Sign on Bonus (prorated)

Benefits

Clinical Ladder/Tuition Reimbursement

Position Summary

Assists the Physical Therapist in patient‑related activity by performing Physical Therapy procedures and selected tests and measurements delegated by the Physical Therapist and commensurate with a Physical Therapist Assistant's education preparation and experience. Patient care includes care for patients in the following age groups: pediatric (30 days through 12 years), adolescent (13 through 18 years), adult (19 through 64 years), and geriatric (65 years and above).

Essential Functions

• Implements treatment procedures in accordance with goals and program plans established by and under the supervision of the evaluating Physical Therapist. Maintains an understanding of the patient's history, precautions, contraindications, diagnosis, goals, potential, and pertinent information that would affect treatment.
• Communicates with patient, family members and other team members to explain the rationale of the treatment plan.
• Supervises the patient's use of all equipment and takes the necessary precautions in implementing the prescribed treatment.
• Monitors through subjective and objective measurements the patient's response to intervention, and reports to the supervising Physical Therapist if an alteration in the treatment program is indicated.
• Maintains proper documentation in the patient record of treatment. Follows billing and reimbursement procedures in accordance with departmental and regulatory guidelines.

Secondary Functions

• Assists with maintenance and monitoring of the work schedule.
• Assists with general housekeeping to provide a clean, comfortable, orderly, and safe environment.

Job Requirements

• An Associate degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant is required, issued by an American Physical Therapy Association‑approved program. The individual must also be a Registered Physical Therapy Assistant, issued by the State Board of Physical Therapy.
• CPR certification required.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.